Verdicts and Settlements

$60.9 Million Verdict for Brain-Injured Baby

Led by partner Deborah J. Gander, the firm in 2005 obtained $60.9 million in injury compensation, the largest amount ever awarded in a Federal Tort Claims Act case in the country. Federal Judge Jose A. Gonzalez found the Obstetrics Clinic in Mayport Naval Station in Jacksonville, Florida, liable for medical negligence in the delivery of a brain-injured baby.

Our class action team achieved a $100 million settlement from Service Corporation International (SCI), a national funeral company, and its subsidiary, Menorah Gardens Cemetery. The case alleged that the companies buried families in the wrong graves, and the company agreed to compensate for the families’ grievances and provide in-kind services.

Lion Air Flight 610 Update: Investigators Release Preliminary Crash ReportOn October 29, 2018, a Lion Air flight traveling from Jakarta, Indonesia to Pangkal Pinang crashed into the Java Sea after experiencing a flight control problem minutes after departure. There were no survivors. The Republic of Indonesia’s Komite Nasional Keselamatan Transportasi (KNKT) recently published a preliminary report about Lion Air ...

NHTSA Investigates General Motors Over Faulty Braking SystemAccording to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), more than 2.7 million General Motors (GM) vehicles could be affected by deteriorating brake assist vacuum pumps. After receiving 111 complaints about 2014, 2015 and 2016 truck and SUV models, NHTSA has launched an ...

Marriott Discloses 500 Million Guests Affected by Starwood’s Database HackAccording to Marriott’s press release, Starwood’s guest reservation database was hacked. On September 8, 2018, Marriott International received an internal alert about an unauthorized user attempting to access the Starwood guest reservation database. Since then, investigators found copied and encrypted information from an authorized user. ...

NTSB Begins Investigation into Fatal Plane Crash in Alaska

According to KTUU, on December 1, an investigator with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Alaska State Troopers arrived at the site of a fatal plane crash near St. Mary’s, Alaska.

On the evening of November 29, a Hageland Aviation Cessna 208 plane crashed approximately four miles southeast of St. Mary’s airport, killing four people, including the pilot and a 5-month-old baby. Six other passengers survived and were taken to Anchorage for their injuries.

NTSB officials started to investigate the wreckage at the site of the deadly plane accident. Steve Smith, Era Alaska Director of Sales, told KTUU that they have brought in additional staff to deal with the tragedy, working with survivors and family members to handle the situation during this difficult time.

My Loved One was Killed and I Am Looking for an Attorney That Handles Plane Crashes

Aviation accidents are complex and involve many issues, including multiple jurisdictions. Our attorneys are highly skilled and well respected in aviation law litigation, constantly striving to protect clients’ interests, identify the truth and determine the responsibility of aviation disasters. Colson Hicks Eidson understands the commitment and type of extensive resources necessary to win substantial settlements from airlines, aircraft manufacturers, airline insurers and other responsible parties.

If your loved one was killed in a plane crash, speak with one of our attorneys today to tell us about your situation and your circumstances. We understand what you are going through and want to hear your story. Feel free to comment below or visit our Facebook page to share your experiences.

Did You Know: Since 1970, only 9 percent of fatal plane crashes occurred during the landing, while the vast majority happened during other phases of flight.

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(*) Disclaimer: All verdicts and settlements listed here are gross amounts before deductions for attorney fees and costs. Past results do not guarantee similar results in the future. Most cases result in a lower recovery. It should not be assumed that your case will have as beneficial a result.